Operations Manager

Black Roofing & Waterproofing; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Roofing & Waterproofing is seeking a Production Manager to lead day-to-day operations across inventory, warehouse, fleet, facilities, and equipment, ensuring projects move safely and on schedule.

You'll partner with project managers, superintendents, and accounting to optimize material flow, manage vendor relationships, and uphold safety programs and DOT compliance. The role requires strong leadership, meticulous record-keeping, and clear, proactive communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher.
• 2–4 years’ experience in a similar role or industry.
• Forklift Certification to be obtained after acceptance.
• OSHA Certification in General Industry, Safety, & Health.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily inventory and warehouse functions to keep projects moving.
• Plan and schedule material and equipment orders for specific jobs.
• Manage fleet, equipment, and tool checkout/in logs; ensure DOT compliance.
• Coordinate deliveries and receiving; maintain vendor files.
• Maintain safety programs and train staff on equipment use.
• Review timecards, annual performance, and raise recommendations.
• Maintain office and shop facilities and supervise grounds upkeep.
• Foster clear communication with PMs, superintendents, and accounting.
• Ensure proper disposal of Hazmat with US Compliance guidance.
• Lock up building and manage vendor relationships.

Skills

Inventory management

Fleet management

Warehouse management

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

ComputerEase

Motive

Job description

This role leads day-to-day operations across inventory, warehouse, fleet, facilities, and equipment to keep projects moving safely and on schedule. Key duties include planning/scheduling, auditing and restocking inventory, preparing material and equipment orders, coordinating deliveries/receiving, and maintaining accurate records (Fleet, DOT, equipment check out/in, timecards in CE Field, AP paperwork, and vendor files). The role oversees fleet maintenance and compliance (inspections, service, GPS, fuel cards, express toll, DOT items), ensures safe operation and training for equipment, and supports facility upkeep and safety programs. It also partners with PMs, Superintendents, accounting, manages vendor relationships, and drives clear, timely communication to resolve issues quickly.

OUR CORE VALUES

Everything we do at Black Roofing is grounded in five core values. As Production Manager, you are expected to live these daily and reinforce them through your leadership:

• Accountability

We take full ownership of outcomes. No blame shifting. No gaps in follow-through. As the leader of production, you are accountable for job performance across all Superintendents, crews, schedules, and results.

• Craftsmanship

We build it right—the first time. Quality is not a goal; it is the standard. You are responsible for ensuring every job reflects pride in workmanship, attention to detail, and minimal rework or punch-list items.

• Team First

We win together. Production only works when field, office, warehouse, and leadership operate as one team. You are responsible for aligning Superintendents and removing barriers so crews can perform at their highest level.

• Integrity

We do what we say we are going to do. We communicate honestly, lead transparently, and make decisions that protect the customer, the team, and the company, especially when it’s not easy.

We don’t accept “this is how it’s always been done.” We are always improving systems, communication, scheduling, production efficiency, and team development. You are expected to challenge the status quo and raise the standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Monthly Inventory Report
• Prepare order of materials & equipment for specific jobs as needed
• Manage warehouse & delivery driver staff
• Keep updated and accurate equipment & tool checkout/in log.
• Assist all departments as needed
• Reviewing, editing, & approving employee’s timecards via CE Field – due every Monday 8am for prior week’s time.
• Review employees annually (give constructive criticism, goals settings, raise recommendations)
• Promptly notify appropriate BRW personnel (whomever ordered the material) upon receiving incoming deliveries from vendors.
• Verify materials & quantities of incoming deliveries with purchase orders & vendor packing list to confirm receiving correct material & quantities.
• Safety supply ordering, proper storage & distribution
• Grounds upkeep (shoveling, garbage removal, salting, weeds, general upkeep, etc.)
• Vendor Relationship & Contacts updated & maintained
• Securely lock up building
• Proper & safe disposal of Hazmat materials with the guidance of US Compliance
• Maintaining office & shop (painting, changing lightbulbs, plumbing maintenance, pest control, restocking select office supplies ie: water bottles)

Fleet Maintenance including but not limited to:

• Vehicle Registrations, DOT inspections
• Vehicle Inspection Reports are to be collected monthly & saved for future reference
• Vehicle damage is to be documented with both Vehicle Inspection Reports & photographs.
• Vehicles Cleanliness
• Scheduling & record keeping of all vehicle maintenance including but not limited to oil changes, tire changes, tire rotations, windshields, repairs, etc.
• Facilitating vehicle set up: installing toolbox, ladder racks, decals, GPS, fuel cards, etc.
• Updating Motive, Express Toll, & Conoco user changes and equipment as needed
• Ensuring full functionality, installation, & removal of GPS devices on vehicles
• Updating Spreadsheet of drivers & vehicle assignments
• Annual DOT Inspections on DOT vehicles & equipment
• Basic Mechanical skills required
• Annual Driver Review for all CDL Drivers (road test, certification of road test, & updating driver violations)

Warehouse duties including but not limited to:

• Entire warehouse upkeep (cleaning, upkeep, organizing)
• Proper disposal of Trash & Recycling
• Scheduling of incoming & outgoing deliveries with vendors & employees

Equipment Usage including but not limited to:

• Proper operation of all equipment owned and/or rented by Black Roofing, Inc.
• Maintaining updated tool & equipment check out/in log
• Responsible for order placement & delivery of specific job equipment needs (crane, forklift, toilets, etc.)
• Possess adequate training and/or licensing to operate heavy machinery of any type
• Ability to train & oversee employees on proper usage

Additional Skills Required:

Knowledge of various computer programs including but not limited to:

• All Microsoft Programs including Outlook
• ComputerEase
• Motive
• The ability to problem solve
• Ability to prioritize tasks & multitask when needed
• Ability to receive constructive criticism
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to reply quickly to inquiries & requests
• Ability to properly delegate tasks
• Ability to follow HR procedures for any disciplinary actions needed

Physical Demands:

• May need to lift objects up to 50 pounds
• Sitting for long periods of time may be required
• Standing for long periods of time may be required
• Use of ladder for maintenance
• Occasional manual labor

Position type & expected hours of work:

• Office Role; Salary; 40 Hours per week. (Office Hours: M-Th 7am - 4pm & Fri 7am-2pm)

Required Education & Certifications:

• High School Diploma or Higher
• 2-4 years’ experience in a similar role or industry
• Forklift Certification - to be obtained upon acceptance of the position through Black Roofing, Inc.
• OSHA Certification in General Industry, Safety, & Health

Disclaimer(s):

• Duties, responsibilities & activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• BRW is an equal opportunity employer.
• Your employment with Black Roofing & Waterproofing is at will. This means your employment is for an indefinite period & it is subject to termination by you or BRW with or without cause, with or without notice, & at any time.
• Drug testing may be administered at any point of this relationship; all illegal substances are prohibited on your persons while on Black Roofing property.
• Any work-related injury must be reported immediately.
• Black Roofing & Waterproofing has a zero-tolerance policy for violence, theft, or insubordination.